Malekko Heavy Industry Corporation (USA) is a specialty guitar pedal and synthesizer module maker based in Portland, Oregon. Malekko is co-owned by entrepreneur Josh Holley and music industry veteran Paul Barker. Paul Barker is a former member of the bands Ministry, Lard, Pailhead, The Blackouts, Lead Into Gold, PTP, Acid Horse and others. Malekko has worked to become a cornerstone brand in the synth world by producing extremely high quality products like the Varigate and Voltage Block and Roland's System 500 Eurorack modules.